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Lot 218:Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

December 5th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 218:Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

December 5th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Colt Medium Frame Lightning Slide Action Rifle

Made in 1898. German silver Rocky Mountain blade front and semi-buckhorn rear sights, with the two-line address/patent dates and the caliber marking on the top flat and a full length magazine. The frame has the Rampant Colt on the left side. Smooth straight wrist stock, with a light border pattern on the forearm and a smooth steel buttplate.

ConditionVery fine, with 70% plus of the original blue finish, mixed with a brown patina and showing bright edge wear and mild handling marks overall. Stock is fine, with a "streak" of added varnish present on left side of wrist (top with mild dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelLightning-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge32
Barrel26 inch octagon
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1067
Catalog page53
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